Description of some of lesser known difficulties experienced in development of Doxford marine Diesel engine, and methods adopted by builders to reduce dimensions and weight while attaining increased reliability, economy, and ease of maintenance in service. (See also Instn Mech Engrs -- Proc v 162 n 4 1950 p 446-64, 4 supp plates; abstracts in Engineer v 191 n 4957, 4958, Jan 26 1951 p 131-2, Feb 2 p 163-4; editorial comment p 128; Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 78 n 9, 10, 12 Aug 30 1951 p 273-6, Sept 6 p 304-7, Sept 20 p 367-9)


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    Title :

    Thirty years' development of opposed-piston propelling machinery


    Additional title:

    Brit Motor Ship


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    Illustrations, Diagrams


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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